Which Land Rover Range Rover years should you avoid?

The Land Rover Range Rover years to avoid are 2023, 2020, 2017, 2016 and 2015: they have the lowest Year Scores on owner complaints per year on the road, crash and fire reports, and recalls, against the model's other years. The best year is 2002; among recent years, 2019. Graded from 24 model years of NHTSA data.

What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover problems?

Across all years, the most-reported areas are steering (292 complaints), power train (287 complaints), suspension (222 complaints).

Land Rover Range Rover years to avoid and best years

Avoid: 2023, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)

Best: 2002 · Best recent: 2019

24 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade

Across 29 model years, the Land Rover Range Rover has 1,733 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 136 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and power train. 2015 drew the most complaints (252), 2001 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (7).

Model years tracked

1,733

Owner complaints

136

Recalls

Median per year

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Land Rover Range Rover vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $22,700–$38,139.

Which Range Rover years have the most problems?

Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported
2025	3	3	electrical system
2024	19	9	engine
2023	42	10	service brakes
2022	18	9	electrical system
2021	36	5	electrical system
2020	50	5	electrical system
2019	16	4	fuel/propulsion system
2018	54	4	electrical system
2017	242	8	steering
2016	152	13	steering
2015	252	8	steering
2014	84	10	electrical system
2013	54	6	electrical system
2012	45	4	engine
2011	82	3	structure
2010	59	5	structure
2009	14	4	electrical system
2008	44	3	air bags
2007	22	3	air bags
2006	56	2	electrical system
2005	36	1	power train
2004	101	1	power train
2003	127	1	power train
2002	14	0	power train
2001	7	1	seat belts
2000	26	3	power train
1999	30	5	engine and engine cooling
1998	25	3	fuel system
1997	23	3	engine and engine cooling

Highest: 2015 (252 complaints). Lowest: 2001 (7).

Where owners report problems

steering292

power train287

suspension222

electrical system198

engine180

What owners say

Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between the vehicle's aspirational qualities and its practical ownership experience.

Very frequentCatastrophic timing chain failures (pre-2012 5.0L V8, early BMW V8)
Very expensive repair ($7,000-$10,000 USD), often attributed to poor guide design and long oil change intervals.
Very frequentGeneral reliability and expensive repairs
Electronics, air suspension compressors/valves, coolant system failures (plastic crossover pipes), injector failures. Described as "Achilles heels" from cost-cutting on critical parts.
Very frequentExorbitant maintenance and repair costs
Parts are expensive and often need to be sourced from overseas, leading to long wait times; dealer labor rates are high.
RecurrentComplex electronics and infotainment system failures
Prone to bugs and complete failures, especially in older generations (L322).
RecurrentAir suspension failures
Compressor, valve block, and ECU issues leading to loss of ride height or a sagging vehicle.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover. Individual model years are broken down above.

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